32.5783’ N, 117.1350’ W

Imperial Beach, CA

75°
H 75°
L 68°
WSW
10mph
High tide
12:26 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Imperial Beach, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Imperial Beach, CA.
Next low tide : 8:07 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 56m at 12:26 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410120
Common Questions About Tides

Imperial Beach, CA Tides - Oct 1872

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:205.18:175.42:050.32:141.05:505:39New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:425.38:515.22:290.52:470.75:505:38New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:055.59:274.92:520.73:230.55:515:37New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:295.610:084.43:151.14:020.45:525:36Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:565.610:583.93:381.54:480.55:525:34Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:285.64:002.05:430.65:535:33Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:043.411:09 AM5.44:242.46:550.75:545:32Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:413.112:085.14:512.98:280.75:545:30First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:434.99:580.45:555:29First Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:263.73:295.09:263.311:020.15:565:28First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:574.24:485.310:542.711:51-0.25:575:27Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:274.75:495.611:512.05:575:26Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:565.16:415.712:32-0.312:401.35:585:24Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:275.57:285.71:09-0.31:250.75:595:23Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:575.98:135.51:430.02:080.26:005:22Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:276.18:575.22:140.32:49-0.16:005:21Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:586.29:414.72:440.83:30-0.26:015:20Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:286.110:294.23:131.34:13-0.16:025:19Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:585.811:233.73:401.94:580.16:035:17Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:285.54:042.45:490.56:035:16Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:333.311:02 AM5.04:252.96:510.86:045:15Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:474.68:141.06:055:14Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:114.29:441.06:065:13Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:543.83:064.19:593.510:450.96:075:12Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:054.14:274.211:073.011:260.86:075:11Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:194.35:214.411:452.511:580.76:085:10Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:354.66:054.612:181.96:095:09Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:545.06:444.712:260.612:511.46:105:08Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:145.37:224.812:520.71:240.96:115:07Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:365.68:004.71:180.81:580.46:125:06New Moon30Wed
31Thu8:005.98:404.61:441.02:340.06:125:05New Moon31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410120)

Common Questions About Imperial Beach, CA Tides

Collapse All
Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Imperial Beach, CA?

Imperial Beach, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 31% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Imperial Beach, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Imperial Beach, CA?

Tide predictions for Imperial Beach, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Imperial Beach, CA?

Tide data for Imperial Beach, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9410120. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9410120.

What is the moon phase in Imperial Beach, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Imperial Beach, CA is Waxing Crescent (31% illuminated). This places Imperial Beach, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA